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Ship of Fools
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

1974 and Ship of Fools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Full of emotion. They're really giving their all in this.
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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.

Comments

Ship of Fools
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Enunciated vocals from Jerry are always a treat. Haunting keys that emulate the rocking of a ship at sea. Great passionate version.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Thank you Gyln. Spells get cast, dragons slain, and hyperspace archived, I personally couldn’t ask more from a Playin’ jam. Brilliant use of timing from Jerry, his playing is particularly inspired this night, showing his wit and playfulness while revealing his musically virtuosic chaotic nature. Never really loses focus and gets deep, enveloping you in shades of blue and purple colors. Incredible version. Also listen closely and you’ll understand why Keith was the missing piece. Some of his best playing here. I didn’t know you well Glyn but I was instantly enamored by the sheer amount of contributions you’ve made to this site. I’m new here but I’m happy to come across your posts and comments that carry such enthusiasm for the music we all love. Spinning this one for you.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Wonderful inventive playing from Keith. Super solid performance with a great middle jam.
Candyman
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

Still one of my favorites. A walk through an open field with the stars all dancing up above, this one is a keeper. Beautiful version.
Dark Star
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Truly one of my favorite jams. As the users above stated, an inverted Dark Star that explores dark and mysterious dimensions. Really the meat and potatoes of this is the Jam between, which features some of the most intriguing and transcendent lines from Jerry. A spiritual epiphany, jams like this couldn’t be replicated outside of 1972, His playing guides you towards something greater than ourselves and leads to some jazzy, psychically interlocked musical conversations. Whimsical and full of life. This one takes you on a real journey, check out Billy and Keith feeding rhythmic ideas to each other, adventurous and a virtuosic performance. Start from Truckin’ to really get the full experience. Such a phenomenal sequence of music and which eventually transforms into Morning Dew. Beautiful and brilliant subtle use of feedback on this, the meltdown after the first verse is cathartic and raw. Keith dissects and rips open a worm hole which the band gets swallowed into, and spirals. Cannot recommend this enough. Why the dead are the best.